DescriptionThe Psychology Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seekingapplicants for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in clinicalpsychology with specialized training and research interests in geropsychology/aging.The position begins on August 17, 2020. Candidates must have a Ph.D. inPsychology or Clinical Psychology from a university-affiliated APA-accreditedclinical psychology program, with evidence of research and clinical training inclinical geropsychology/aging. Potential exists for contributing to clinicaltraining leadership.

UCCS faculty arecommitted to excellence in teaching and research, with the expectation thatfaculty maintain a productive program of research with commitment to obtainexternal funding. Clinical instruction and supervision in the department’scommunity clinic (UCCS Aging Center) may be part of the teaching load inaddition to undergraduate and graduate classes. Candidates must be expected to obtainColorado licensure within one year of hire. The Psychology Department currentlyoffers a BA program in Psychology, an MA program with tracks in Clinical Psychologyand Psychological Science (with optional sub-plans), and a Clinical PsychologyPhD with Major Areas of Study in Geropsychology or Trauma Psychology (more informationis available at https://www.uccs.edu/psych/). The new hire will join 4 clinicalgeropsychologists within the department.

To apply for the position, please go to https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and click on "Search for Career Opportunities," job #17538. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, research and teaching statements, up to three representative research publications, and official transcripts. Please provide evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of teaching evaluations, course syllabi) if available. Applicants must arrange for at least three references to send letters of recommendation to psych@uccs.edu.  

Applications received by November 8, 2019 willreceive full consideration; applications arriving later may also be considered.

TheUniversity of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package. Information onbenefits programs can be found at: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness/new-employee

 

Totalcompensation includes salary plus health, retirement, and non-cash compensation.Information on calculating total compensation can be found at: https://www.cu.edu/node/153125.

 

UCCS isone of four campuses in the University ofColorado system and is home to over 10,200 undergraduate and 1,800 graduatestudents.

 

ColoradoSprings (pop. 450K+) is situated at the base of Pikes Peak, offers many recreationaland cultural activities and was recently ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of the top Best Places to Live in the U.S.

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TheUniversity of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productivelearning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, weconduct background investigations for all prospective applicants beingconsidered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal historyrecord check, educational verification, and, when appropriate, a financial and/ormotor vehicle history check.

 

UCCS is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance withapplicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environmentthat welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin,gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophyin its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educationalprograms. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for withdisabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

 

TheImmigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employmenteligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day ofwork.

QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

• PhD in psychology or clinical psychology from a university-affiliated, APA-accredited clinical psychology program
• Research or clinical training in clinical geropsychology or aging

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 24, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing